Veterans

Community Resources

Yorktown American Legion Post 1009

235 Veterans Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2843
www.nylegion1009.org

Yorktown V.F.W. Post 8328

257 Veterans Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2885

www.VFW8328.org

Westchester County Veterans Services Agency

The Westchester County Veterans Service Agency works to ensure that veterans and their dependents receive the maximum benefits from the Veterans Administration and other agencies at all levels of government.

10 County Center Road
Suite 204
White Plains, NY 10607
Phone (914) 813-5145 / 5146

[email protected]
veterans.westchestergov.com

Hudson Valley Honor Flight

HVHF Honors American Veterans for all their sacrifices by transporting them to Washington, D,C to visit their memorials at no cost to them. HVHF flies multiple times a year out of Stewart International Airport & Westchester County Airport. 

P.O. Box 375
Walden, NY 12586
(845) 391-0076
hvhonorflight.com

The Equus Effect - Experiential Learning with Horses

Their mission is to provide veterans and others in high-stress situations with essential tools to meet life's challenges and build healthy relationships through purposeful engagement with horses. All programs are offered at no cost.

37 Drum Road
Sharon, CT 06069
(860) 364-5363
theequuseffect.org

 

Additional Resources

Veterans Crisis Line
For those that serve or who have served, crises can be heightened by their experiences during military service. If you’re a veteran or service member and in crisis, these resources can help. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. Dial 988 then press 1 or Text 838255. Visit https://www.veteranscrisisline.net for more information and resources. 
Veterans Crisis Line

Caring.com - Guide to Veterans’ Benefits

This guide will explain several VA benefits, especially those that apply to seniors. It includes how to use VA benefits to pay for long-term care needs, the eligibility requirements, and the application process for benefits, so you can determine your options for using those benefits to pay for your health needs. 

Caring.com

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Benefits Administration

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) provides a variety of benefits and services to Service members, Veterans, and their families. 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs